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VUEWorks vs Zscaler Internet Access

VUEWorks logo

VUEWorks

Government

GIS-centred enterprise asset management for public agencies, built around Esri ArcGIS

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Zscaler Internet Access logo

Zscaler Internet Access

Cybersecurity

Secure cloud-native internet and SaaS access

From
$100/year
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: VUEWorks the product assumes a maintained enterprise ArcGIS geodatabase; agencies without one face a spatial data cleanup project before VUEWorks does anything useful, and that project is usually quoted by the same consultancy selling the software.; Zscaler Internet Access the pricing page names two base tiers, Essentials Platform and Zscaler Platform, plus modular add ons including three Digital Experience Monitoring tiers, but publishes no dollar figures anywhere and routes buyers to a demo request for cost
  • They diverge on capability: VUEWorks covers Native Esri integration, Zscaler Internet Access covers Secure web gateway.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VUEWorks and Zscaler Internet Access actually diverge.

Attributes where VUEWorks and Zscaler Internet Access differ
AttributeVUEWorksZscaler Internet Access
Starting priceOn request$100/year
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in VUEWorks

  • Native Esri integration
  • Work orders and requests
  • Inspections
  • Condition and risk
  • Capital planning
  • Pavement management
  • Mobile field access
  • Dashboards

Only in Zscaler Internet Access

  • Secure web gateway
  • Cloud firewall
  • URL filtering
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Data loss prevention
  • Cloud sandbox
  • Browser isolation
  • CASB

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

VUEWorks

  • A county public works department that already runs Esri and wants work orders raised directly against map featuresnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • A stormwater utility recording CCTV sewer inspection results against pipe segments for regulatory reportingnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • A transport agency modelling pavement treatment strategies to defend a road resurfacing budgetnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • A city consolidating sign, signal and streetlight inventories that currently live in separate spreadsheetsnot Zscaler Internet Access

Zscaler Internet Access

  • Cloud Securitynot VUEWorks
  • Zero Trustnot VUEWorks
  • Web Securitynot VUEWorks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

VUEWorks

  • The product assumes a maintained enterprise ArcGIS geodatabase; agencies without one face a spatial data cleanup project before VUEWorks does anything useful, and that project is usually quoted by the same consultancy selling the software.
  • No pricing is published and deals are typically bundled with consulting services, which makes it hard to separate the software cost from the data work when comparing bids.
  • The interface is functional rather than modern, and field crews accustomed to consumer mobile apps often resist it, which undermines the data quality the capital planning depends on.
  • The Esri dependency is also an Esri cost: agencies need current ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online licensing, and that sits outside the VUEWorks quote entirely.
  • It is a small vendor with a limited partner network and a mainly North American footprint, so support and implementation capacity outside that region is thin.

Zscaler Internet Access

  • The pricing page names two base tiers, Essentials Platform and Zscaler Platform, plus modular add ons including three Digital Experience Monitoring tiers, but publishes no dollar figures anywhere and routes buyers to a demo request for cost

Pricing, plan by plan

VUEWorks

On request
  • VUEWorks Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Quoted per agency by user count and modules
    • Hosted or on-premise deployment options
    • GIS integration, data migration and configuration quoted separately

Zscaler Internet Access

$100/year
  • ZIA Business$100/year
    • Web security
    • URL filtering
    • Cloud firewall
  • ZIA Transformation$200/year
    • All Business features
    • Advanced threat protection
    • Cloud sandbox
  • ZIA Unlimited$350/year
    • All Transformation features
    • Cloud browser isolation
    • CASB

Which should you pick?

Choose VUEWorks if

  • You need native esri integration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want work orders and requests.
VUEWorks review

Choose Zscaler Internet Access if

  • You need secure web gateway.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want cloud firewall.
Zscaler Internet Access review

Questions people ask

Is VUEWorks or Zscaler Internet Access better?
Neither clearly leads. VUEWorks starts at On request and Zscaler Internet Access at $100/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, VUEWorks or Zscaler Internet Access?
VUEWorks starts at On request and Zscaler Internet Access at $100/year.
Does VUEWorks or Zscaler Internet Access run on more platforms?
VUEWorks runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zscaler Internet Access runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is VUEWorks best used for?
VUEWorks is most often used for a county public works department that already runs esri and wants work orders raised directly against map features, a stormwater utility recording cctv sewer inspection results against pipe segments for regulatory reporting, a transport agency modelling pavement treatment strategies to defend a road resurfacing budget, a city consolidating sign, signal and streetlight inventories that currently live in separate spreadsheets. Of those, a county public works department that already runs esri and wants work orders raised directly against map features and a stormwater utility recording cctv sewer inspection results against pipe segments for regulatory reporting are not what Zscaler Internet Access is typically brought in for.
What can VUEWorks do that Zscaler Internet Access cannot?
VUEWorks covers Native Esri integration, Work orders and requests, Inspections, Condition and risk. Zscaler Internet Access covers Secure web gateway, Cloud firewall, URL filtering, Advanced threat protection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

VUEWorks: Do we need Esri ArcGIS?

Effectively yes. The asset register is the GIS, and the ArcGIS licensing sits outside the VUEWorks quote.

Zscaler Internet Access: How many pricing tiers does Zscaler Internet Access offer?

Zscaler Internet Access offers two main platform bundles: the Essentials Platform (entry-level) and the Zscaler Platform (comprehensive). Specific pricing is not published online.

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VUEWorks: Is pricing published?

No. VUEWorks is quoted per agency by users and modules, often bundled with data collection services.

Zscaler Internet Access: Are there optional add-on modules available?

Yes. Zscaler offers extensive optional capabilities in five categories including Inline Cyberthreat Protection, Private Access enhancements, Data Security, Security Operations, and Zero Trust Branch.

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VUEWorks: Can it replace Cityworks?

It occupies the same GIS-centric municipal asset management space, so yes in principle, but migration means remapping workflows and history.

Zscaler Internet Access: How is Zscaler Zero Trust Branch priced?

Zero Trust Branch is sized by encrypted throughput (200 Mbps to 10 Gbps) or endpoint count (200 to 5,000 endpoints), with pricing varying by configuration.

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VUEWorks: Is there a cloud option?

Yes, VUEWorks is offered hosted as well as on-premise.

Zscaler Internet Access: How do I get Zscaler pricing?

Zscaler does not publish pricing online. You must request a demo or contact their sales team to receive a pricing quote.

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